NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade provides assistance worth $254,471.40 to those in Lau affected by TC Sarai and Tino

The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the New Zealand Aid Programme has provided assistance worth $254,471.40 to help uplift the lives of those in the Lau Group who have been affected by Tropical Cyclones Sarai and Tino.

The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the New Zealand High Commission in Fiji is working closely with the Fiji National Disaster Management Office in conducting a detailed damaged assessment in the Lau Group and also in the procurement and delivery of food rations targeting 5,412 people for one month.

Commending this assistance, the Fijian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Defence and National Security, Inia Seruiratu has conveyed the Fijian Government’s appreciation and gratitude to the New Zealand Government for its great assistance.

Seruiratu says the assistance will contribute significantly towards rehabilitation efforts and rebuilding the livelihood of families affected by TC Sarai and TC Tino.

He says that the assistance by New Zealand is a reflection of their commitment and support for the welfare and well-being of the Fijian people.

The Fiji National Disaster Management Office is coordinating the rehabilitation program for Lau Group through a multi-partner mission consisting of a dedicated team of approximately 80 personnel, including officials from the NDMO, Commissioner for Eastern Office, Roko Tui Lau Office, Fiji Red Cross, Education, RFMF, Ministry of Health, Water Authority of Fiji, Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Energy, Offices of the Prime Minister - Construction Implementation Unit, Department of Government Buildings and Architect, Fiji Roads Authority, Telecom Fiji, Agriculture Marketing Authority, Department of Energy, Department of Housing, Ministry of Women, University of the South Pacific – School of Geospatial Science and Fiji Council of Social Services.

 The Fiji National Disaster Management team and government officials have been deployed to the Southern Lau Group, to provide relief supplies to families who have been affected by the recent natural disasters.